# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action

### Subtitle 2. Arbitration and Award

#### Section 3-216

(a) A party has the right to be represented by an attorney at any proceeding or hearing under this subtitle.

(b) A waiver of the right to be represented by an attorney prior to the proceeding or hearing is ineffective.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)